Jan 22, 2014

Rowland Hampton "Dick" Batson, 88, of Arkadelphia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was born on December 2, 1925, the son of the late Charles F. Batson, Senior and the late Rossie Billingsley Batson. Dick was a lifelong resident of Clark County, where he was as a lineman for the South Central...

Jan 22, 2014

Chiu Mei Stokes, 75 of North Little Rock passed away peacefully surrounded lovingly by her four children on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was known by her friends as "Arkie". She volunteered at Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the Moose Lodge. She is survived by two sons, Robert Elton Stokes, Jr. (Lou), of Sherwood...

Jan 22, 2014

Juanita McDuffie, 82, passed away January 22, 2014. She was born in Little Rock to Al and Mary Harper Stager and was of the Lutheran faith. Preceded in death by her parents and son, Phillip McDuffie, she is survived by her husband of 60 years, William B. McDuffie; sons, Lewis McDuffie and wife, Sheila of Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania and...

Jan 22, 2014

Edward L. Wilson, beloved Dad and Papaw, 88, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was a World War II veteran who served in the United States Army and was a member of Crystal Hill Assembly of God Church. Edward retired from Fort Roots Hospital and Pulaski County Special School District. He is survived by his...

Jan 22, 2014

Jan 22, 2014

Gearl Aubrey Cates, 82, of North Little Rock returned to Our Lord on January 22, 2014. He was born June 15,1931 to William and Josephine Cates in England, Arkansas. Gearl is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marcy Cates; his pride and joy son, William Aubrey Cates. He was the beloved stepfather to Leonard Brown, Liz Brown and...

Jan 21, 2014

Kimberly Cleveland Winstead, 49, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Brian Winstead; step-daughter, Kristin Diane Winstead; step-sons, Justin Taylor Winstead and Joshua Trent Winstead, all of Little Rock; parents, James and Sarah Odom Calhoun, of Maumelle; sister, Jodi Suellyn Boarman (Kenneth), of Beebe; and her niece Emily Haze Boarman. There will...

Jan 21, 2014

Ruby Lee George, 88, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. She was born in Beaumont, Texas to Cleveland O. Wiley and Inez Youngblood Wiley and was a member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, Marcus B. George, daughter, Karen D'Abadie, sisters, Margaret Wickkiser and Beatrice...

Jan 21, 2014

Martha Maye Freeman Harris, 85, died January 21, 2014 at Hickory Heights Nursing Home in Little Rock. She was born October 20, 1928 in Clark County, Arkansas to Lawrence Vernon and Addie Jane Hughes Freeman. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca "Becca" Harris...

Jan 21, 2014

George L. Cook, 82, of Little Rock, was a well-known figure in the Central Arkansas business community as a real estate developer, business operator, investor and a supporting and encouraging father. Cook's personal business ventures included development of Crestwood Manor apartments in Little Rock, and development of several condominium projects in Hot Springs. He also ventured into the restaurant business,...

Jan 20, 2014

William "Bill" Richard Douglas, Jr., 43, of Conway, passed away January 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, William Richard Douglas, Sr. and his mother, Lisa Webb Murphy. He is survived by his step-father, Timothy Joseph Murphy of Conway; sister, Brandi Douglas Collins (John) of Little Rock; grandmother, Katy Webb of Olive Branch, Mississippi; nephews, T. J....

Jan 20, 2014

Floy Kathryn McKell, age 86 of Little Rock, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on May 9, 1927 in Tuckerman, Arkansas; she was the daughter of Ray C. Smith and Violet E. Rich. Floy was a Homemaker. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and enjoyed spending...

Jan 20, 2014

James Dorsey Rakes, 82, passed away January 20, 2014. Although he was a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army for four years throughout the Korean War, James' kind-heartedness, jovial spirit, and serving nature were his true natural qualities and those most remembered by family and friends. After serving his country, James managed an OTASCO store for 25 years, retired, and...

Jan 20, 2014

Mary Alice Busby (Poe) Morris, age 86 of Benton, AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2014 at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock. She was born on March 11, 1927, in Beach Grove, AR. She was the daughter of Melvin and Hettie Busby. Mary was retired, after being a self-employed beautician for forty years. She was...

Jan 20, 2014

Jeffery Allen Gentry, 51, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on January 20, 2014. He was born in Rochelle, Illinois on March 2, 1962 to the late Odale Gentry and Wanda Taylor Gentry. Jeffery is survived by his wife of 35 wonderful years, Ruthie Gentry of Benton, Arkansas; sister, Debbie Johnston of Alexander, AR; brother, Marlon Gentry of Benton, AR, numerous...

Jan 20, 2014

Jan 20, 2014

Greer Herbert Lile, Sr. passed away January 20, 2014. He was born in El Dorado on February 21, 1925 to Lillie Faye Lile and F.B. Lile, Sr. Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother F.B. (Barry) Lile, Jr. and his much loved wife of 68 years Mary Manetta Riegler Lile. Greer and Mary had a long happy career...

Jan 20, 2014

Berna Sue Mash Leggett, 61, of Conway, Arkansas, was born September 14, 1952, at Beebe, Arkansas to Bernard and Wilma Dean (Dove) Mash, and she died Monday, January 20, 2014. Sue was a 1971 graduate of Beebe High School. She graduated from beauty school and barber college. She had a successful career in these occupations and was the first female...

Jan 20, 2014

Alfred Tommy "Gabby" Bauldwin, 92, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. He was a member of Levy Church of Christ, served in the United States Army and National Guard where he retired. He was a World War II veteran at Omaha Beach on D-Day, Normandy and continued to serve with the V.F.W and Arkansas Veterans home....

Jan 19, 2014

Billy C. Prince, age 85, of the Caney Community near Bismarck, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 in Arkadelphia. He was born July 16, 1928 to Curtis and Mildred Mae Fickle Prince. He retired from Reynolds Metal Co. Jones Mill plant after thirty years. Bill was a Missionary Baptist Minister serving at the Big Creek Missionary Baptist in Malvern and...